Apartment Care Specialist

The John Stewart Company; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vacation & sick time

Commuter benefits

Wellness reimbursement

401(k) matching

Job summary

The John Stewart Company is seeking a dedicated janitorial professional to perform a wide range of cleaning and upkeep duties in our apartment communities. The role emphasizes safe work practices, attention to detail, and reliable, timely service to residents and staff.

You will clean common areas, restrooms, and turnover units, manage trash and recycling, and support maintenance operations. Experience with multi-family properties and knowledge of waste disposal are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of multi-family apartment janitorial experience.
• Knowledge of proper disposal of hazardous materials, electronic waste and recycling.
• Skilled in usage and care of common hand and power tools used in janitorial maintenance work.
• Ability to push, pull, carry and lift up to 30 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Picks up trash and litter around grounds and buildings.
• Gathers and empties trash, including moving dumpsters for city trash pickup.
• Keeps recycling areas, trash rooms and dumpster areas neat, clean and litter free.
• Maintains neat, clean and organized maintenance shop and storage areas.
• Cleans common area floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.
• Performs initial clean up and final detailed cleaning of apartment unit turnovers.

Skills

Janitorial experience

Hazardous materials disposal

Tools handling

Lifting 30 lbs

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

The John Stewart Company is seeking a dedicated janitorial professional to perform a wide range of cleaning and upkeep duties in our apartment communities. The role emphasizes safe work practices, attention to detail, and reliable, timely service to residents and staff.

You will clean common areas, restrooms, and turnover units, manage trash and recycling, and support maintenance operations. Experience with multi-family properties and knowledge of waste disposal are preferred.